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Business Operations Liaison Officer

Merri Health
  • Chifley Drive, Preston
  • Full time,12 month fixed term position
  • Key role responsible for the day to day management of all support services enquiries and requests from external and internal stakeholders

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Business Support Liaison Officer you will be responsible for:

  • Working collaboratively with Merri Health Support Services (IT and Finance) to assist with the resolution of a range of business operations queries from Carer Gateway Consortia Partners and sub-contractors.
  • Managing enquiries on behalf of Carer Gateway Consortia Partners and sub-contractors to ensure issues are investigated and actioned accordingly and within acceptable time frames.
  • Actively engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all business processes and protocols are embedded in day to day delivery of Carer Gateway services.
  • Reporting, as required, critical issues or risks that may impede the effective delivery of Carer Gateway services, to Business Operations Coordinator.
  • Ensuring good customer relations and support by providing a professional and responsive service.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

  • A Certificate III in Administration, Community Services or equivalent.
  • Extensive administrative experience, including knowledge of finance systems and processes, proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, the use of databases and spread sheets.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing electronic and hard copy workflow systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in fostering and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders through different channels of communication.

What we offer

The role will work collaboratively with Merri Health Support Services to ensure all IT, finance and supplier management enquiries and requests are investigated and actioned. Responsibility for developing and implementing streamlined systems and processes to support the operational obligations of the Carer Gateway Consortia Partners and sub-contractors is a key function of the role.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.

A position description is attached.

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